Join us on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as SAP welcomes a community of leaders in consumer goods, retail, fashion, wholesale, and agribusiness. Learn how your peers are driving growth and efficiency in the age of data intelligence and business AI over a day of networking, innovation, and insights

Hear firsthand from Blue Diamond Growers, Red Bull, and REI as they share their transformation journeys—modernizing technology foundations, unlocking new capabilities, and leveraging business AI in forecasting, replenishment, customer experience, and business transformation. This exclusive event brings together professionals, SAP executives, and partners to discuss today’s most pressing challenges.

Through a carefully curated agenda, you will engage with:

  • Visionary Keynotes highlighting how brands are ensuring resilience at the leading edge of consumer innovation
  • Solution Spotlights and ecosystem innovations that help drive measurable business outcomes, including the latest developments in Business AI, conversational planning, business transformation, and more
  • Interactive AI Workshop to gain experience with how AI is helping leaders drive profitability and operational efficiency
  • Networking Opportunities with peers, SAP experts, and partners with included lunch, breaks, and a happy hour reception to conclude the gathering

Who should attend: Executives and professionals in consumer goods, retail, fashion, wholesale, and agribusiness accross supply chain, merchandising, IT, data and analytics, and digital.

Why attend: Network with your peers to gain actionable insights and industry strategies to de-risk transformation and accelerate your growth in 2026.

Register today to reserve your spot. With limited capacity, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to welcoming you on-site!

Agenda

Time

Session Details

8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Registration and Networking

9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Opening and Introductions

9:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m.

The Future of Consumer Industries: Innovation for Agility & Growth

Christoph Schroeder, Global Head Industry Business Unit Retail & Wholesale Distribution, SAP

9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Blue Diamond Growers Success Story: The Digital Supply Chain Journey - Data, AI, and Business Value

Learn how digital transformation, advanced analytics, and AI are driving supply chain optimization, decision-making, and business value in CPG.

Steve Birgfeld, VP Information Technology and Services, Blue Diamond Growers

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Networking & Innovation Showcase

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Solution Spotlight

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Meet SAP experts, partners, and peers. Explore interactive demo pods.

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Red Bull Success Story: AI‑Driven Execution - From Shelf Insights to Actionable Outcomes

Discover real‑world use of AI and automation for retail execution, data capture, and empowering business users with actionable insights.

John Peretiatko, VP Enterprise Solutions, Red Bull

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.

AI for Profitability: Reducing Costs and Driving Efficiency with SAP Business AI

Sandra ten BrinkAI Strategist, SAP

2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

Coffee Break & Innovation Showcase

3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

REI’s Success Story: From Strategic Pillars to Execution - Enabling Business Outcomes with Technology

Get an inside look at how modern platforms can enable strategic initiatives that balances organizational values and operational excellence to drive tangible business outcomes

Tom Kimmet, Director ERP, REI

4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Closing Keynote

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Networking Reception and Innovation Showcase

Customer Speakers

Steve

VP Information Technology and Services
Blue Diamond Growers

John

VP Enterprise Solutions
Red Bull

Kimmet

Director ERP
REI

SAP Speakers

John

Global Head Industry Business Unit, Retail & Wholesale Distribution
SAP

Business Case for Essential Travel

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Gain Competitive Intelligence from Real-World Transformations
This event will let us hear directly from Blue Diamond, Red Bull, and REI as they share candid insights into their strategic decision-making processes—from securing leadership buy-in and building business cases to navigating complex technology modernizations. These aren’t theoretical frameworks; they’re real-world approaches to AI adoption, supply chain optimization, and customer experience innovation that delivered measurable results. We'll return with five to seven actionable takeaways we can immediately apply to our own transformation initiatives.

Access Practical Use Cases That Solve Today’s Challenges
This event addresses the same pressures we face: demand volatility, operational inefficiencies, workforce constraints, and rising customer expectations. We’ll learn how Red Bull achieved breakthrough results in AI-driven execution and warehouse automation, how Blue Diamond advanced their digital supply chain and forecasting capabilities, and how REI is leveraging technology to reinvent membership and deliver elevated customer experiences—all while maintaining their purpose-driven values. These proven strategies are directly transferable to our business context.

Network with Decision-Makers Facing Similar Transformation Journeys
We’ll connect with consumer industry leaders navigating comparable challenges, whether they’ve completed major platform migrations or are evaluating their next steps. The intimate format encourages peer-to-peer learning through structured networking breaks, demo stations, and collaborative sessions—providing relationships and insights that extend well beyond the event itself. This is an opportunity to learn from both successes and lessons learned that can accelerate our own roadmap and reduce implementation risk.

 
 

Event Logistics

SAP Labs, 135 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA  94103
+1 415-896-1600
~11 min drive / ~20 min walk

SF City Parking
136 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA  94107
Open 24/7

W San Francisco
181 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA  94103
+1 415-777-5300
~7 min drive / ~15 min walk

Towne Park
148 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA  94107
Open 7:00am to 7:00pm

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street
San Francisco, CA  94103
+1 415-633-3000
~7 min drive / ~15 min walk

Townsend Garage San Francisco
151 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA  94107
Open 7:00am to 7:00pm

 
 

Event Sponsors

This year’s SAP Connect Day is proudly sponsored by EverBlue Partners and Tricentis, two organizations deeply committed to advancing innovation in your industry.

  • EverBlue Partners is a strategy and technology advisory firm that helps retailers and consumer goods companies accelerate transformation with SAP-powered solutions. Their expertise in analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and customer engagement ensures that organizations can unlock measurable business outcomes while reducing risk in large-scale digital initiatives.
  • Tricentis, a global leader in AI-powered test automation and quality engineering, enables consumer goods and retail companies to deliver innovation faster and with confidence. With strong alignment to SAP’s transformation programs, Tricentis ensures enterprises can modernize core systems, reduce time-to-market, and achieve operational excellence at scale.

Together with SAP, these sponsors bring practical insights, proven methodologies, and enabling technologies to help Consumer Goods leaders thrive in an era defined by disruption, consumer expectations, and sustainability imperatives
 

EverBlue Partners & Tricentis

 
 

Register Today

Secure your spot at this exclusive gathering of consumer industry leaders. With limited capacity at SAP Labs San Francisco, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from Blue Diamond, Red Bull, and REI, connect with peers navigating similar transformations, and explore innovations that can accelerate your strategic initiatives. Complete your registration now to confirm your attendance for February 18, 2026.